How Much Does a Data Scientist Make in the United States in 2026? (Hourly & After-Tax Salary)
Median Annual & Hourly Wage in the United States
$113,980/yr ($54.80/hr · $88,571 After-Tax)
Entry-Level (25th Pct)$88,900 ($42.74/hr)
Experienced (90th Pct)$153,880 ($73.98/hr)
Bi-Weekly Net Paycheck$3,406.57
Overtime Rate (1.5x)$82.20/hr
Gross vs. Net After-Tax Pay by Experience Level (2026)
| Level | Hourly | Gross Annual | Federal + FICA + State Tax | Net Take-Home | Bi-Weekly Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $42.74/hr | $88,900 | −$17,972.85 | $70,927.15 | $2,727.97 |
| Median (Mid-Career) | $54.80/hr | $113,980 | −$25,409.07 | $88,570.93 | $3,406.57 |
| Senior / Top 10% | $73.98/hr | $153,880 | −$37,950.02 | $115,929.98 | $4,458.85 |
Compare Wage Across All 50 U.S. States
Texas ($53.70/hr)California ($64.66/hr)Florida ($52.06/hr)New York ($63.57/hr)Illinois ($56.44/hr)Arizona ($53.16/hr)New Jersey ($61.38/hr)Georgia ($52.61/hr)North Carolina ($52.06/hr)Washington ($63.02/hr)Pennsylvania ($54.25/hr)Ohio ($51.51/hr)Nevada ($53.70/hr)Colorado ($58.09/hr)Virginia ($57.54/hr)Massachusetts ($64.12/hr)Michigan ($52.61/hr)Tennessee ($50.42/hr)Indiana ($50.96/hr)Maryland ($59.18/hr)Minnesota ($56.99/hr)Missouri ($50.42/hr)Wisconsin ($53.16/hr)Oregon ($57.54/hr)Connecticut ($60.83/hr)Utah ($53.16/hr)South Carolina ($49.87/hr)Alabama ($48.22/hr)Louisiana ($48.77/hr)Kentucky ($48.77/hr)Oklahoma ($48.77/hr)Kansas ($50.42/hr)Iowa ($50.96/hr)New Mexico ($50.42/hr)Arkansas ($47.68/hr)Mississippi ($46.58/hr)Nebraska ($51.51/hr)Idaho ($50.96/hr)Hawaii ($59.18/hr)New Hampshire ($56.44/hr)Maine ($52.06/hr)Rhode Island ($55.90/hr)Montana ($50.42/hr)Delaware ($55.35/hr)South Dakota ($49.87/hr)North Dakota ($52.06/hr)Alaska ($59.73/hr)Vermont ($53.70/hr)West Virginia ($47.13/hr)Wyoming ($52.06/hr)